The best-rated gun ranges in the state of Texas

Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle

Updated
1:50 pm CST, Wednesday, March 8, 2017

PHOTOS: Top-rated gun ranges in Texas

These days gun ranges are big business, complete with dozens of lanes, specially-equipped air-filtration systems, and electronic training systems for those looking to go beyond just knocking off a few rounds into a paper target.

These days gun ranges are big business, complete with dozens of lanes, specially-equipped air-filtration systems, and electronic training systems for those looking to go beyond just knocking off a few rounds into a paper target.

Here in Texas gun ranges have come a long way from a few rusty tables, some outdoor targets and ant-infested dirt berms.

These days gun ranges are big business, complete with dozens of lanes, specially-equipped air-filtration systems and electronic training systems for those looking to go beyond just knocking off a few rounds into a paper target.

Ranges scoring at least 594 points can be called five-star-rated, while 528 points rates a four-star designation.

Under the new law "campus carry", Texas allowed students over 21 to bring guns into classrooms.
The law went to effect on Monday, same day The University of Texas honored the victims of a sniper shooting attack that ended with 13 people killed and more than 30 wounded 50 years ago.
This law allows people with a concealed handgun license to carry guns throughout buildings, classrooms and dorms in public colleges for the next 20 years, including the University of Texas, one of the nation's largest with more than 214,000 students enrolled .
Supporters, alongside Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott say that "campus carry" could prevent mass shootings because someone with a licensed concealed weapon could be ready to confront a gunman.
While critics, including UT professors, tried to prevent the measure to became law arguing that it will make campuses more dangerous.

The list features star-rated locations in the Houston-area such as Hot Wells in Cypress Best Shot in Friendswood, The Arms Room in League City, Boyert Shooting Center off Westheimer and Top Gun Range near Richmond Avenue and Fountain View.

As of now there is only one gun range inside the 610 Loop, Liberty Armory in Bellaire, which has been open since 2014.